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Mijas waterpark.
This is based in Fuengirola, about 10 minutes from our apartment. It has lots
of slides and flumes, a large wave pool, an adventure river, a leisure pool,
and a good kiddies mini water park. It is great for children of all ages.
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Tivoli world.
This is a small theme park based in Benalmadena, approximately 15 minutes from
the apartment. It is a low key park, set in lovely gardens and it has lots
of entertaining shows such as Flamenco dancing, wild west shows etc. There
are numerous small childrens rides, plus water log flumes, roller coasters
and lots of fairground type rides. We really enjoyed it, although we are
more used to Disney theme parks! It is open all year round, at weekends
only in low season, and in high season it is open daily in the evenings.
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Teleferico.
Teleferico
is a cable car ride from the coast at Arroyo de la Miel,
Benalmadena, just outside of Tivoli World to the peak of
Monte Calamorro at 725 metres. Fantastic views over the
Mediterranean, Africa & Gibraltar.
The
duration each way is 12 minutes with the first ride
leaving at 10.30h and the last return at 19.00h.
At the top there are numerous hiking trails and donkey
rides to be enjoyed.
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Selwo Marine
Park
This is located in Benalmadena and it features a dolpinarium, sea lion shows,
penguins and exhibitions.
Selwo Safari
Park
This is based in Estapona, and it features more
than 2000 semi-roaming animals, birds of prey, nature
classes, Safaris and lots of other fun and attractions.
A combined ticket can be purchased to cover the adventure park, marine park
and the cable
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Sealife
Centre
Sealife recreates the different natural habitats of more than 100 marine species.
It includes touch pools where visitors can handle specimens or feed the
fish in the Ray Tank, and a Mediterranean reef with anemones and starfish.
You can also walk through a glass tunnel and look at the largest collection
of sharks in Europe, along with morays and barracudas.You can expect to
spend a couple of hours looking around and more if you opt for the 3D video
presentation. There are also several daily demonstrations.There are some
fabulous sea creatures, including several different species of seahorse,
angel fish, lobster, cardinal fish, yellow-tailed sturgeon, scorpion fish,
conger eels, jellyfish, sea slugs and crabs. The decorative tanks, several
with shipwreck themes, have magnifying and minifying glass which work effectively
to give a three-dimensional wide-ocean feel.
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Crocodile
Park
Situated in Torremolinos in the heart of the Costa del Sol. Crocodile Park
houses prehistoric creatures which have miraculously survived 200 million years
of evolution. These carnivores knew the dinosaurs and use the same cold, merciless
hunting tecniques. From a distance of less than 2 metres, you can wonder at
the gigantic crocodiles by silently walking beside them, observing the secrets
of one of the most fascinating creatures of our world.
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Local
Play Park.
This
park is located opposite the Miel Y Nata
restaurant.
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 The Local Land train
This
train goes once an hour on a circuit of Calahonda. The
nearest bus stop is outside the Miel Y Nata
restaurant.
It
connects all 3 shopping centres of Calahonda.
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Garden Of Eagles.
Opening times: October-April from 13.00h to 17.00h May-August from 13.00 to 20.00h
September from 13.00h to 18.00h
160 birds of prey
Continuous displays with expert handlers
Castillo Colombo - miniature castle with beautiful grounds
Snake City reptile sanctuary
Clearly signposted and easy to find from Benalmadena Pueblo.
Located at: Jardin de Las Aguilas, Benalmadena Tel: 952 568 239 |
Fuengirola
zoo
During July and August the zoo is open at night giving a chance to see nocturnal
animals by moonlight. Set amidst tropical forests of Madagascar, Equatorial
Africa and south-east Asia, this zoo is designed to replicate the natural habitat
of each of the animal species living here. Large areas have been created in
which water and vegetation are plentiful - rivers, gigantic trees, waterfalls,
bamboo-shrouded temples, hanging bridges and abandoned mines.
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Marbella
This is a 10-15 minute drive from tha apartment. It is
well known as an upmarket seaside resort, with a lovely
beach
promenade, marina and old town.
Mijas.
Mijas Pueblo is a pretty village with typical Andalucian
white houses covered in jasmine and bougainvilla, small
squares, picturesque streets and panoramic views. Situated
on mountain foothills, it is surrounded by pine trees
and overlooks the Mediterranean.
Port Cabopino
This port is extremely picturesque, and a perfect place
to visit in the day or evening, with its fine beaches,
marina
and restaurants.
Malaga
This is a 25 minute drive away and is full of
wonderful history, with a castle, the Alcazaba, cathedral
and old town.
Ronda
This is one of the oldest cities in spain, and
set in a spectacular position. It dats back to Moorish
times, so is
full of palaces and mosques. It can easily be visited for
a day trip, and one certainly not to be missed!
Granada
This is home to the fabulous
Alhambra palace, set high in the sierra Nevada mountains. It
is approximately 2 hours
drive from our apartment.
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